Being charged with a criminal offence has a significant impact on you and your family.  With your liberty and reputation at stake you need someone who knows the criminal system.  Having an experienced criminal defence lawyer is critical to achieving a successful result.  McLaughlins Criminal Law Division represents clients in the Magistrates, Children's, District and Supreme Courts as well as the Court of Appeal.

We know the criminal justice system thoroughly and we will provide you with strategic and realistic advice.  We understand the complexities of criminal prosecution.  No matter is too complex or too minor.  The McLaughlins Criminal Law Division remains committed to the notion that everybody is entitled to a quality defence no matter what the allegation.  Our Criminal Law Division is prepared to fight for your rights; we pride ourselves on achieving results.

When you are running a trial against the prosecution, with all of the resources of the State at their disposal, you need a firm of solicitors who will provide you with fearless representation.  Our solicitors regularly appear as advocates in criminal trials and are familiar with relevant legislation.  We consistently achieve successful outcomes at trial.

Where the matter requires the expertise of a barrister we have a number of barristers from Southport, Brisbane and interstate who we regularly brief.

From the outset we provide you with timely advice on tactical considerations relevant to your matter.  Often our early negotiations with the prosecution can resolve peripheral issues saving costs and bringing about a more satisfactory result.

We understand the sentencing principles and offer realistic advice on the likely sentencing range.  In the circumstances where a plea of guilty is appropriate we will facilitate the most favourable sentence for your circumstances.  For those in business or just starting out, we appreciate the impact of a conviction being recorded and where appropriate we will advocate against one being recorded.

We provide representation in all criminal, traffic and other government prosecutions including the following:

Crime
Dishonesty offences
Property offences
Sex offences and child pornography
Assault and serious violent offences
Prostitution offences
Stalking complaints
Perjury

Bail Applications
Initial applications
Show cause applications
Change in circumstances application
Supreme Court application for bail

Drug Matters
Possession of dangerous drug
Production
Supply and trafficking
Importation

White Collar Crime
Charges relating to business
Tax and fraud complaints
Fair Trading prosecutions
Workplace Health and Safety prosecutions

Driving Offences
Drink driving
Dangerous driving
Disqualified and unlicensed driving
Speeding and other traffic infringements

Traffic Matters
Work licence applications
Special hardship applications
Application for removal of licence disqualification

Government Prosecutions
Confiscations and restraining orders
Australian Crime Commission examinations
Crime and Misconduct examinations
Fair Trading prosecutions
Coronial Inquests

Police Interviews
Attendance at Police station
Advice

Search Warrants
Attendance at premises
Advice

If you have been charged with a criminal offence or have any questions about a prosecution matter, please contact us on 5591 5099 or for urgent after hours matters on 0457 999 022.  You can also send your enquiry online and we will respond shortly.